Minneapolis, Minnesota
Swanson, Richard F. (Dick) age 82, of Edina. Survived by loving wife, Ethel; daughter, Susan; sons, Richard Jr. (Kristen) and James; granddaughters, Kilen, Lindsey and Madelyn; brother, Russell (Cory). Memorial service Friday 11:00 AM at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Rd., Edina. Visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
I skied and fished with Dick for many years. He was a wonderful person and will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jerry Mickelson
April 18, 2007 | Castle Pines, CO
I have had the privilege of meeting Dick twice. He is truly a man filled with a love for life. It was apparent his family is highly valued. May God bless you Dick.
Patti Fowler
April 18, 2007 | Napa, CA
I got to meet Dick once. He saw my map of the lake country in Austria on the wall and told me all about the wonderful trip he made there. I've had that wall map for 11 years and his story added a whole new level of Appreciation to it. I have the feeling from this one meeting, from hearing about Dick and through working with his son, Jim, that Dick lived everyday with Appreciation for life. What greater example can anyone set than to show all of us what living is about.
David Hall
April 18, 2007 | Big Bear City, CA
Always hard to put in words what we feel. Never had the chance to meet Dick but from knowing his son, Jim, for over 20 years, he spoke of his father often. His faith in God and all will carry on forever.
Thomas Peremsky
April 17, 2007 | Chanhassen, MN
We will miss this kind man with his ever present gentle smile.
May God bless him and hold him.
Roger & Sigrid Buck, Bloomington
Roger Buck
April 17, 2007 | Bloomington, MN
How very many great memories we shared. Our paths have not crossed often enough recently but we could fill a book with the wonderful experiences we shared for over fifty years! Peace be with you.
Don & Mary Osell
April 17, 2007 | Grand Rapids, MN
